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Recent obituaries in Hendricks County and Surrounding Areas
The obituaries in the Hendricks County along with Pittsboro, Brownsburg, Danville, North Salem, Lizton, Avon and surrounding areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity in Hendricks County and surrounding areas history and identity.
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Lois Anne Caldwell
Nov 20, 2018
Lois Anne Caldwell, 83 of Avon (Formerly of Pittsboro), passed away peacefully, November 20, 2018. Lois was born September 18, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Harvey and Lois Ogden. She married Jack Dillon Caldwell on Sept. 20, 1953 in Indianapolis, a loving union that would last over sixty years until his passing in April of 2014. She worked as...
Robert B. Thomas
Nov 18, 2018
Robert B. Thomas, Jr., age 75, of Brownsburg, IN passed away, November 18, 2018. Mr. Thomas was born March 3, 1943 to Robert B. and Frances (Cox) Thomas, Sr. He was a graduate of North Central High School and worked his entire career in the printing field.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He greatly enjoyed...
Dennis C. Karsnick
Nov 17, 2018
Dennis C. Karsnick, age 84, of Pittsboro, IN passed away, November 17, 2018. Mr. Karsnick was born November 15, 1934 in Detroit Michigan. He was a graduate of St. Theresa School and attended the University of Detroit. He relocated to Indianapolis for his work in finance and accounting at Allison Transmission. Dennis greatly enjoyed spending time with family, working...
Lawrence Battistini
Nov 13, 2018
Larry Battistini passed away peacefully on November 13, 2018 in Avon, Indiana where he lived for the past five years. Previously, he lived in Highland, Indiana with the love of his life, his wife, Maryanne Burke Battistini, who survives. They were married for 65 years and raised four children. Larry retired as an employee of the Lake County Government...
Wes Allen Morgan
Oct 31, 2018
Wesley Allen Morgan, 26 of Jamestown, IN, passed away peacefully, and went to be with the Lord, on October 31, 2018 with his loving mother at his side.
Wes was born September 27, 1992 in Indianapolis to Eric and Alice (Carey) Morgan. He was a 2012 graduate of Tri-West High School and worked in the decorative tile...
James I. Dugan
Oct 20, 2018
James Ivan Dugan, 77 of Maplewood, IN, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, October 20, 2018, surrounded by his large and loving family. He had a lengthy and challenging struggle with PSP.
Jim was born November 23, 1940 at home in Maplewood, Indiana to the late Lowell Carey “Jack” and...
Paul S. Petko
Oct 20, 2018
Bishop Paul S. Petko, 62 of Lizton was born into eternal life, October 20, 2018 in Avon, Indiana. A private Requiem Mass will be held. He will be laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery, Pittsboro, IN.
Mark Richard Inman
Oct 10, 2018
Mark R. Inman, 68 of Indianapolis, passed away, October 10, 2018 at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon, Indiana.
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to Eric Bell, Funeral Director of the David A. Hall Mortuary.
Mildred E. Rawlings
Oct 10, 2018
Mildred Elizabeth Rawlings, 87 of Danville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Danville.
Mildred was born October 6, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN. She was the youngest of three sisters who were raised in Lizton, Indiana by their foster-mother, Elizabeth Leach. Her family attended the Lizton Christian Church together.
Mildred was a 1949...
Troy S. Russell
Oct 3, 2018
Troy S. Russell, age 32, of Pittsboro, IN passed away unexpectedly, October 3, 2018. Troy was born January 12, 1986 in Las Vegas, NV. He was raised with his brother by their dedicated father, George Russell. Troy was a graduate of Brownsburg High School and was a passionate builder in the construction industry, as well as at his own...
Ann Rita Bernard
Sep 29, 2018
Ann Rita Bernard, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018.
She was born to Marshall and Margarita Werth in 1932 in Groton, South Dakota. She enjoyed the last 54 years living in Indianapolis. While in Indianapolis, she worked as a registered Dietitian at St. Vincent Hospital, was a Cub Scout Den Mother, volunteered her...
Glen Marvin Tuel
Sep 12, 2018
Glen Marvin Tuel, 71 of Pittsboro, IN passed away peacefully at home, September 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Tuel was born January 16, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Owen and Lucile (Kepner) Tuel. He was a graduate of Gary Horace Mann High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University...

Elizabeth Lindley
Sep 7, 2018
Elizabeth Lindley, 70 of Pittsboro, IN passed away in her home, September 7, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.
In keeping with Liz's personal wishes all services are to be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the ALS Society.
Care of the Lindley family has been entrusted to funeral director, Eric...
Franklin Millard Mcclung
Aug 25, 2018
Franklin Millard McClung, 94 of Pittsboro, IN passed away peacefully, August 25, in his daughter’s home, surrounded by his large and loving family.
Mr. McClung was born January 25, 1924 in Pittsboro to Frank and Elizabeth “Edna” (Haynes) McClung. He was a 1942 graduate of Pittsboro High School. He was a lifetime farmer and was a well-loved...
Norman Ray Koopman
Aug 15, 2018
Norman Ray Koopman, 75, of Danville, IN passed away, August 15, 2018. Norm was born May 9, 1943 in Lebanon, Indiana. He served his country in the United States Army. In addition to being a farmer, he retired from General Motors in Indianapolis where he was a truck driver. Survivors include his loving wife, Millie Koopman; two daughters; five...
Janet A. Groover
Aug 7, 2018
Janet A. Groover, age 92, of Indianapolis, formerly of Pittsboro, IN passed away August 7, 2018. Janet was born in Korea to Missionary parents on April 29th, 1926. She graduated in 1937 from Brecksville, Ohio and received her college degree in nursing from the University of Rochester in New York, she also earned her master’s degree from Columbia University....
Dorothy Lee Mcclung
Aug 4, 2018
Dorothy Lee McClung, 91 of Pittsboro, IN passed away peacefully, August 4, in her daughter’s home, surrounded by her large and loving family.
Mrs. McClung was born June 18, 1927 in Pittsboro to Charles and Ruth (Seymour) Swain. She was a 1945 graduate of Pittsboro High School, she also earned her Beautician’s License.
Dorothy married...
Stella Pearl Sparks
Jul 30, 2018
Stella Pearl Sparks, 90 of Pittsboro, IN, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018.
Stella was born in Norman Station, Indiana on October 2, 1927 to Dayton and May Porch. She worked in accounting for many years at the Roudebush VA Center in Indianapolis prior to her retirement. She was a long-time member of the Pittsboro Christian Church....
Carole Purvis Alexander
Jul 29, 2018
Carole Purvis Alexander, 86 of Avon, Indiana passed away peacefully, July 29, 2018 in the Villages of Avon.
Mrs. Alexander was born, August 20, 1931 in Plainfield, New Jersey to the late Matthew and Beulah (Schaub) Purvis. She earned her undergraduate degree from Davis and Elkins College and a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and...
Deborah Ann Duszynski
Jul 23, 2018
Deborah Duszynski of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away July 23, 2018. The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 pm, August 3, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Deb, daughter of late John Johnson and Patricia Jones, was born on August 4, 1952 in Indianapolis, IN. She attended Purdue University and met her...